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[shadoeboi]

I don’t like how one is presented as wrong. Both work. Just depends on the speaker’s preference.

[changeamlas]

As a native english speaker from America, I want to let you people know that there are different ways of saying things based on their preference way of speech. and ive heard people say many things that i dont say. I dont ever say "your cracking me up", I usually never say things like that because i think its weird, useless, and only hear other people say that. i speak more simple and honest while others might not. and Ive noticed my dad has a unique way of saying things too. So its good to listen to advice, but don't try hard to talk exactly how these people talk.

[creepyhair]

I prefer he's always making me laugh

[elfidaniel]

Don't make English hard. My niece show me this video and she thought the first phrase is actually wrong. Took me some time to explain that both are correct. The video representation is misleading.

[LaurenElizabethYT]

As a native English speaker, the first example doesn’t sound odd or wrong in any way! Either example works just fine ☺️

[tdk]

You’re trying to teach others how to speak and use the English vocabulary correctly or the “common” ways, but you’re failing miserably. There are many people that use your first options rather than your alternatives, people will speak how they want to speak. ✋

[howyoufeel]

As a native English speaker from Jamaica 🇯🇲 I just want her to know that America is not the only English speaking country about. And different English speakers say different things different ways.

[margaretf]

As a native English speaker in Ireland, the one this channel promotes as wrong is completly fine and better matches how I speak.

[Fwit]

Both ways are correct and normal in conversation

[Hoid.]

I'm just shocked to see that you have an English workbook. I'm not even a native speaker and I know that there are different ways of saying the same thing and that they should be used depending on the context, the people, or the country you are in. Categorically naming one formulation "wrong" is purely stupid

[justpeachy]

I think this woman is just pretty condescending and making it hard for non native speakers to learn english. I'm a non native english speaker but I started speaking VERY early on, and one thing I've learned is that everybody has their own style of speaking. If you think even NATIVE SPEAKERS speak English perfectly and pronounce things the exact same way as the dictionary tells you to, you're dead wrong. I had a heart attack the first time I heard my American friend pronounce coupon as "kyuu-pon" (for more context, she's Texan).

[r-n]

I genuinely think that she just posts stuff that are based on personal preference or what seems 'unique' and different from basic phrases. English is such a versatile language; there isn't any correct way to express yourself. It's okay to speak in the ‘common’ way.

[maryemadem]

this is just another way to say it, not better or worse

[Patroclus]

I’m a native speaker and “Cracking me up” is one of those phrases you understand but never use.

[KyleGW]

As a native, I dont see anything wrong with both. The first one actually sounds a bit more polite somehow.

[abherigummadidala]

There is nothing wrong in saying ' he's always making me laugh! Grammatically, it's right!

[sailorashy]

"He's constantly cracking me up" if I said that here in my country people are gonna be shocked asking "he cracked you up!!!" "he hitting you" "told you he was a bad influence what was his name again? Yeah that one. Bad influence"

[adithyak.r]

Her last expression cracking me up 😂😂😂....

[katejoyce]

Both work, but I’d probably say it the first way

[HeroUnit]

A huge challenge for a non-native speaker of any language is picking up whether a phrase is formal or informal, and in what contexts it is appropriate. I agree with your point in this video: excessive formal speech may sound unnatural to native speakers.

However, based on the limited number of videos I've seen of yours, it seems like you focus a lot on formal versus informal speech; often calling formal speech incorrect, even when it is perfectly acceptable.

"Always making me laugh" is clear and understandable, but may come across as formal. Formal speech is preferred for when you are trying to be respectful, polite, or professional.

"Constantly cracking me up" is an idiom. Idioms tend to be used in informal speech. Informal speech tends to be used with peers, friends, and family.

Formal and informal speech both have benefits and drawbacks. Formal speech may sound refined, but could come across as distant. Informal speech may sound friendly, but could also come across as impudent.. Native and non-native speakers alike find the proper balance through training and experience.

Anyhow, thanks for the content! I always love a non-native speaker's perspective - it always helps me refine my own understanding of the challenges of a language learner.